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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.91, 2,649.69 and 841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.91, 2,649.69 and 841.76 is: 1,262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.91 : 2,649.69 = 841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.91/2,649.69 = 841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.91x = 2,649.69 × 841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.91x = 2,230,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,403.05/1,766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.32

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